@Gino Barbaro I would love to be able to take you up on that offer, but I am moving to Europe for my next duty station in March but I will continue to follow Jake & Gino over seas to stay motivated and in the game!

The property you're buying will probably outlive you, and this is a long game. 

If most of your competition has a pool, I'd go that route and try to add something indoors like a game room.

The downside is this is a very expensive game to get into.With medium term rentals, it will be less management but monthly revenue will be lower.

Regardless if you live-in the property or not it's a numbers game.

We are both motivated, but seems like there are too many options to choose from, I feel like storage for boats/cars/RV’s is my end game, so I can spend my days fishing lol!

Inventory is low and activity is high, so 3.5 percent down isn't going to entice a lot of people to jump (low skin in the game) unless you are paying substantially more than someone with 20 percent down.Also, FHA and off-market almost never go together.

Their other finishes are painted, so if you choose a stain, then HD is right back in the game. 

I am interested in investing in real estate in the DFW area (specifically Denton) with creative financing methods, and I am trying to expand my network of players in the game of real estate.

@Jennifer LexonTo find a move-in ready property in Cleveland, Indiana, Kansas City, Memphis, and Pittsburgh, consider factors like affordable real estate prices, steady economic growth, strong rental markets, diverse neighborhoods, and diverse economies.